EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Renard Johnson made a bit of Borderland history on Monday night, Jan. 6. Johnson, a political newcomer and business owner, was sworn in as El Paso's first-ever Black mayor during a ceremony at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso. Johnson defeated Brian Kennedy in a runoff election on Dec. 14. Johnson and Kennedy had emerged from a crowded field of eight candidates during the Nov. 5 general election. Neither were able to garner a majority of the vote, so they went to a runoff. Star on the Mountain to be lit blue for Mayor Renard Johnson Johnson succeeds Oscar Leeser, who served two non-consecutive four-year terms and was barred by term limits from seeking another. Johnson and newly sworn in City Council members will begin their official duties during a regularly secheduled council meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at City Hall, 300 N. Campbell. Besides Johnson, the following individuals were sworn in to their City positions during the same ceremony. District 1 rep.: Alejandra Chávez District 2 rep.: Josh Acevedo District 3 rep.: Deanna Maldonado Rocha District 4 rep.: Cynthia Boyar Trejo District 5 rep.: Ivan Niño District 7 rep.: Lily Limón MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES: Court 1 judge: Michelle Morales Court 2 judge: Kristin Romero Court 3 judge: David A. Bonilla Court 4 judge: Samuel Flores Court 5 judge: Mike Herrera Court of Appeals judge: Maria B. Ramirez